Cardo
Active Member
I would personally advise against the “ignore everything until court proceedings” tactic. Courts don’t take kindly to this behaviour.All parking charging notices issued by a private company are in fact a breach of contract - and its only a court that can decide if a breach was committed and what degree of fine should be imposed - therefore - go and take a photo of the notice at the charger - For you to have been in breach of the contract then the contract has to be comprehensive enough to include vehicles using this charging bay must be charging or plugged in, parking is not allowed in any other circumstances - etc.
If its a council issued notice then react immediately and appeal if you think you have a case.
For a private company notice - If it isn't spelt out then ignore any notices or communication you get until the letter of action - ie - they intend to take you to court and this is the warning letter. Ignore all the letters of threats to give you a CCJ, credit rating damaged, could affect work prospects etc - all phoney. Don't even acknowledge any letter or use their appeal system. Its more trouble than its worth to take people to court if the wording isn't technically correct.
Here’s somewhat more “professional” advice: